Question

What does mining waste consist of?

• A. Mobiles
• B. Scrap
• C. Sludge
• D. Mine-dust, rock trailing

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Mine-dust, rock trailing

• The high-volume material generated during processes of extraction, beneficiation, and further physical and chemical processing of metals and non-metals is known as mining waste.

• Mine-dust, rock trailing, toxic metals, etc. are included in mine waste.